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A physical therapist and certified Astym® provider will discuss the role of physical therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Learn about Astym® treatment, a soft tissue technique shown to re-generate healthy soft tissues and remove unwanted...

NorthShore Health Centers along with thousands of dentists across the country take time to help uninsured children up to age 17 get the oral health care they need including: FREE Examination FREE X-Rays FREE Cleaning FREE Electric Spin Brush &...

St. Catherine Hospital’s certified lactation consultant will provide FREE education and support for breastfeeding and pregnant moms. This class discusses the benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, techniques for breastfeeding, when to call for...

Tuesday, Feb. 11 - Portage Township YMCA, 3100 Willowcreek Rd. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, causes one-third of all strokes, and 27 percent of those occur with no prior symptoms. Strokes caused by AFib tend to be more severe and to cause greater...

Wed, Feb. 12 - Hobart Family YMCA at 601 W. 40th Place Friday, Feb. 14 - Valparaiso Family YMCA 1201 Cumberland Crossing Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, causes one-third of all strokes, and 27 percent of those occur with no prior symptoms. Strokes...

Moms - join us on Feb 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. for our free Breastfeeding Support Group and our free "drop in" clinic. Come at 4:00 to meet as a group and there will be a topic to share. Come anytime during the 4 hours just to “drop in" for a...

With an emergency need for blood, Franciscan Health will host an additional Versiti Blood Center of Illinois blood drive at its Michigan City hospital on Jan. 28. This drive is in addition to upcoming drives at the Franciscan Health Munster and Crown...

Those who have lost a loved one are invited to share in the support and wisdom of others by participating in grief support groups offered by Franciscan Health Dyer, Hammond and Munster. Franciscan Health Palliative Care Department offers a grief...

This is a free support group for adults living with diabetes. The support group provides a place for team support including sharing ideas and experiences related to diabetes self-management. Most meetings have guest speakers including dietitians,...

This is a free support group for adults living with diabetes. The support group provides a place for team support including sharing ideas and experiences related to diabetes self-management. Most meetings have guest speakers including dietitians,...